Data Privacy
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law in the United States that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to educational institutions that receive federal funding, including schools, colleges, and universities.
Educational Records
FERPA defines education records as directly related to a student that are maintained by an educational institution or by a party acting on behalf of the institution.
Consent and Parental Rights
Educational institutions must obtain written consent from parents or eligible students before disclosing personal information containing educational records.
Rights to Access Records
Parents and eligible students have the right to access their education records. Educational institutions must provide the records within a reasonable timeframe.
Safeguarding of Records
FERPA requires educational institutions to implement reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of education records by controlling access to records.
FERPA
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FERPA
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Compliance Assessments
Comprehensive assessments of an educational institution's policies, procedures, and systems.
Consent Mechanism Implementation
Guidance for compliant consent mechanisms for obtaining written consent for PII.
Policy and Procedure Development
Develop privacy policies, consent forms, and procedures to ensure they align with FERPA requirements.
Training and Education
FERPA training with raising awareness of privacy best practices, data handling protocols, and procedures.
Record Management and Data Security
Data management practices to ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of education records.
Compliance Audits and Reviews
Independent audits and reviews to assess an educational institution's compliance with FERPA regulations.
Parent and Student Rights Support
Establishment of processes and procedures for addressing parent and student requests for education records.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
Periodic assessments, regulatory updates, and guidance on maintaining FERPA compliance.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Process
